Barbell straight leg deadlift

Barbell straight leg deadlift

The barbell straight leg deadlift is a compound exercise targeting the hamstrings, with secondary emphasis on the glutes and lower back. It requires maintaining a straight back and proper hip hinge to safely stretch and strengthen the posterior chain.

The barbell straight leg deadlift is a compound exercise targeting the hamstrings, with secondary emphasis on the glutes and lower back. It requires maintaining a straight back and proper hip hinge to safely stretch and strengthen the posterior chain.

The barbell straight leg deadlift is a compound exercise targeting the hamstrings, with secondary emphasis on the glutes and lower back. It requires maintaining a straight back and proper hip hinge to safely stretch and strengthen the posterior chain.

How to Do the Barbell straight leg deadlift

How to Do the Barbell straight leg deadlift

How to Do the Barbell straight leg deadlift

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward. Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Bend at your hips and lower the barbell towards the ground, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent. Lower the barbell until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings. Engage your hamstrings and glutes to lift the barbell back up to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Hamstrings

Hamstrings

Secondary Muscles

glutes, lower back

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Upper legs

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